EXCLUSIVE: JOB OF THE WEEK: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Senior Manager, Media Relations

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Senior Manager, Media Relations.

The Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions. It includes hundreds of associations, thousands of local chambers, and more than 100 American Chambers of Commerce in 91 countries. Our members include businesses of all sizes and sectors—from large Fortune 500 companies to home-based, one-person operations.

The Senior Manager, Media Relations will play a central role in the U.S. Chamber’s day-to-day media outreach. This candidate should have a passion for news, an understanding of how to pitch a story, and the media contacts to land a pitch. This position requires accurate, concise writing about a variety of topics as well as meticulous copy editing skills under intense deadlines.

He/she will be responsible for:

• Executing both short term and long term media campaigns to pro-actively build press awareness of issues and events, set and achieve attendance goals at events, and garner positive coverage.
• Extensive writing of press releases, media advisories, Op-Eds, and executive briefing documents.
• Broad rolodex of Washington media contacts, notably among Hill and policy reporters
• Working closely with various U.S. Chamber divisions, especially government affairs, to pro-actively pitch our lobbyists as premier experts to discuss business issues.
• Build an acute understanding of policy issues including their history, current activity, and future developments.
• Offer insight and understanding about leveraging new and emerging media technology to strengthen public awareness of key issues among target audiences.

Requirements

Ideal candidates would have:

• 5+ years experience in media relations, public relations or as a press secretary
• Political campaign, Capitol Hill or trade association experience is a plus
• BA or higher-level degree
• Experience with Vocus or similar technologies preferred
• Highly effective written and verbal communications skills
• Energetic, results-oriented mindset
• Ability to work across complex organization

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